Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have proposed the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act (HISAA) to address cybersecurity concerns in the healthcare industry. The bill seeks to establish minimum security standards for healthcare information and provide financial support for compliance. The move follows the widespread ransomware attack on Change Healthcare which highlighted current inadequacies in cybersecurity regulations. The proposed legislation includes mandatory cybersecurity standards, annual audits and stress tests, increased accountability and penalties, financial support for enhancements, and further support during cyberattack recovery.
NHS major 'cyber incident' forces hospitals to use pen and paper – The Register
The NHS experienced a significant cyber incident that required hospitals to resort to using pen and paper instead of their electronic systems. The exact nature
